Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Rochester, NY, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $27.00 - $28.00

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee assistance program

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical insurance

prescription insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

paid caregiver leave

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a leading global discount supermarket chain known for its efficient supply chain, quality products, and cost-effective pricing strategy. Founded with a customer-first philosophy, ALDI has grown to become one of the most trusted names in retail grocery, serving millions of customers with fresh produce, staple groceries, and household essentials. As part of a tradition of innovation and excellence in retail, ALDI's stores are designed to maximize customer experience with quick shopping, streamlined product selection, and a commitment to quality and affordability. With over decades in retail, ALDI continues to invest in its people, infrastructure, and community involvement to maintain its competitive edge and foster customer loyalty.

Joining ALDI as an Assistant Store Manager means becoming a crucial part of a highly motivated team focused on store operational excellence and superior customer service. This full-time role offers an average of 38 hours per week starting at a competitive wage of 27 dollars per hour, with a wage increase to 28 dollars per hour in the second year. The position entails supporting the store manager in supervising daily store functions, managing staff schedules, and ensuring that the store not only meets but exceeds performance goals.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in developing and implementing operational action plans to improve store results and efficiency. You will establish clear job responsibilities and performance expectations to your team, helping them to grow professionally by identifying key training opportunities. Communicating company strategy and values effectively to induce a strong sense of teamwork and belonging is a central part of this position. As assistant manager, you also monitor market competition and recommend product adjustments, making sure the store stays competitive and attractive to customers.

Your leadership will extend to hiring processes, feedback communication, inventory checks, cash control audits, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in the absence of the direct leader. Maintaining visual merchandising standards, stock quality, accurate signage, and store cleanliness will be part of your daily duties. Additionally, managing payroll and loss budget goals, supervising operational duties, and reinforcing company policies will be essential to achieving store success.

Physically, the role requires the ability to lift and stock products weighing up to 45 pounds, along with periodic requirements of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the store. You must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.

ALDI values its employees by providing competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Full-time employees enjoy health, dental, vision insurance, generous paid time off, and access to various employee assistance programs. This role is ideal for an experienced retail professional ready to take on a leadership position where they can impact both people and business results significantly.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent preferred
a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment
a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
prior management experience preferred

Job Qualifications

you must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI
ability to work both independently and within a team environment
ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service
ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports
ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
ability to establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure the quality and completion of work assignments
ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others
ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses
ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler and perform general cleaning duties to company standards
excellent verbal and written communication skills
ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detail
meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages

Job Duties

assists the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results
establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results
identifies training and development opportunities that will assist their direct reports in achieving enhanced performance
understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees
monitors the competitive environment within the community and informs the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain the company’s competitive position
provides product feedback to the direct leader, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued
participates in the interviewing process for store personnel
communicates information including weekly information, major team milestones, developments, and concerns
ensures store personnel adhere to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies to minimize losses
ensures an appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in their direct leader’s absence
identifies and rectifies hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and maintaining store equipment in proper working order
maintains store cleanliness standards and proper store signage at all times
assists the direct leader with maintaining proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering
merchandises product neatly to maximize sales
ensures the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signage
assists their direct leader with achieving the store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees
supervises the day-to-day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessary
ensures direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the business
complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data
other duties as assigned